
This year, Chamarajanagar to host four-day Dasara
The Hindu
Local artistes will be invited to perform in the events, says district in-charge Minister
This year’s Dasara in Chamarajanagar will be held for four days and the district officials have been asked to make arrangements keeping in view the pandemic situation.
Minister in charge of Mysuru and Chamarajanagar S.T. Somashekar said the festivities will begin from October 7 and officials have been told to make all preparations for ensuring smooth conduct of the events.
The Minister, who held a meeting with the district administration in Bengaluru on Wednesday, said the artistes who were deprived of opportunities to perform in Dasara events in view of the pandemic situation, will be invited. Officials have been asked to conduct the cultural events taking all necessary precautions.

Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijay’s political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.

Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night

Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.

Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.









